September 16, 2019
Extended two-year period of tax relief applicable when selling a deceased estate
On 27 June 2019, the Commissioner of Taxation issued guidance about what the executor of an estate must do to qualify the estate for capital gains tax relief when circumstances prevent the sale of…
September 12, 2019
The essential Estate Planning triad – Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.
When creating estate planning documents, most people think of a simple Last Will and Testament. However, there are two equally significant documents that all persons should consider drafting and…
September 6, 2019
Organise your estate planning documents before travelling abroad
Preparing a travel itinerary and coming up with ideas for an overseas trip is a very exciting time. However, during the travel preparations, many people are also filled with anxieties about leaving…
September 3, 2019
The importance of making a new Will during a relationship breakdown
During a divorce, a couple’s attention is usually overwhelmingly focused on the process of dissolving the marriage. However, there are some related issues that require the attention of both persons,…
August 29, 2019
What are squatters’ rights, and who can claim them?
In this post, we look at the seemingly outlandish case of Bill Gertos, who claimed squatters’ rights on a property in Ashbury and was ultimately granted possession of it. How did this property…
August 27, 2019
How can I protect my adult child who has a disability and lacks the capacity to make life-changing decisions?
Are you worried about an adult child who may be at risk of abuse, exploitation or neglect because of a decision-making disability? There are important steps you can and should take, but they…